Chili Bajji Recipe - Chili Bajji / Green Chili Fritters

Step 1: To begin making the Mirchi Bajji Recipe, coarsely grind the stuffing - ajwain and till along with salt in a mixer grinder and keep aside

Step 2: Take bajji chilies, slit lengthwise (but take care not to break into half)

Step 3: Using the tip of the knife remove the seeds along with thick white vein

Step 4: Gently stuff the chilies with the coarsely ground stuffing with your fingers and set aside

Step 5: Heat enough oil in wok/ kadai for deep frying

Step 6: While the oil is getting heated, in a small mixing bowl, add chickpea flour, salt and baking powder to a bowl and make thick consistency batter by slowly adding water

Step 7: Whisk gently to avoid lumps and set this aside

Step 8: Check whether the oil is hot enough to deep fry, by dropping a small ball of batter in the oil

Step 9: If the batter ball sizzles and reaches the top of the oil, then the oil is ready for deep frying

Step 10: Dip each of the stuffed green chili in the above made batter and make sure that the stuffed green chili is properly covered with batter

Step 11: Drop down the batter covered stuffed chili , slowly from the corner of the kadai,Repeat the process and add 2-3 Chilli Bajji at a time, depending on the size of the kadai

Step 12: Do not overcrowd the kadai

Step 13: On medium heat, fry the Mirchi Bajji till they turn nice golden

Step 14: Drain the excess oil by placing the fried Mirchi Bajji on a kitchen paper towel

Step 15: Repeat to with the remaining stuffed chilies

Step 16: Serve the Mirchi Bajji hot by garnishing with sliced onions, lemon wedges and fresh coriander leaves as a Tea Time Snack along with hot Adrak Chai Recipe - Indian Style Ginger Tea